Category Manager Cooling & Heating categories (Automotive)- Full-time- Time Type: Full timeWhere your expertise is neededAUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe.
Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in ****, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue.
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We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels a strong sense of impact, purpose, and belonging—whether they are working in our offices, warehouses, or remotely.With our headquarters in Berlin, and several offices across Europe, we are driving towards our vision with a clear focus on leveraging technology to build a sustainable future for mobility.Join us as we accelerate towards becoming the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive world.Catch the ride with AUTODOC!
As category manager you will be responsible for delivering an exhaustive product offer for the Cooling & Heating automotive categories (radiators, condensers, fans, heaters, thermostats, compressors and related components) through a country and channel-specific assortment matrix that meets customer needs.
Drive category revenue and optimise profitability through assortment, pricing strategy and best-in-class user experience on the platform.Responsibilities- Build and maintain the Cooling & Heating assortment matrix per country and sales channel, ensuring car-park coverage and that all relevant customer needs are met.
- Define category presentation standards (catalogue structure, listing logic, UX requirements) so customers can easily find the right cooling or heating part.
- Collaborate with pricing team in development and execution of category pricing strategy: set internal pricing rules to maximise revenue and profitability, and monitor external market competitiveness.
- Plan and execute the annual category promotion and activation plan jointly with Marketing and Vendor Management.
- Analyse category performance (revenue, product profit, margin, refunds, growth opportunities) and drive corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Vendor Managers, PB, Pricing, Supply Chain, Marketing and ProductTech to align product-related decisions with category strategy.
- Represent Cooling & Heating categories in cross-functional and strategic projects, providing expert input and market/trend insights to senior leadership.Qualifications (Essential)- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Automotive or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with confident command of Excel / Google Sheets and BI tools for performance analysis.
- Solid understanding of e-commerce assortment management, category presentation and pricing mechanics.
- Basic technical knowledge of automotive aftermarket parts specifically Cooling & Heating systems (radiators, A/C components, heaters, thermostats, fans) will be a preference.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders (vendors, marketing, supply chain) and drive decisions without direct authority.
- English at B2 level or higher (working language for cross-functional communication).
Qualifications (Desired)- Experience with automotive aftermarket catalogues (TecDoc, OEM cross-references) and car-park coverage analysis.
- Hands-on experience building assortment matrices or category strategies in a multi-country e-commerce environment.
- Exposure to promotional planning, trade marketing or vendor negotiations.Experience- 3+ years in category management, product management, assortment management or commercial analytics, preferably in automotive aftermarket or e-commerce retail.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering category revenue and profitability growth.
- Experience coordinating with Vendor Management, Marketing, Supply Chain and ProductTech / Catalogue teams on product-related initiatives.
- Experience owning category KPIs: Revenue, Product Profit, Margin and car-park coverage.
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